Outback Bloomin Onion Recipes

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE'S BLOOMING ONION RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare Outback Steakhouse's Blooming Onion Creamy Chili Dipping Sauce according to recipe below. Set aside.

OUTBACK'S BLOOMIN' ONION HOMEMADE RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the dipping sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, cream-style horseradish, 1/2 teaspoon paprika (set aside 1 tablespoon for later), 1/8 teaspoon salt (set aside 1 1/2 teaspoons), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (set aside 1/2 teaspoon) in a small bowl. Let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes (or as long as overnight) in the refrigerator before serving. Kept refrigerated, this sauce should be good for about two weeks.
• For the Bloomin' Onion, combine the flour, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, cayenne powder, dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg and water until the mixture is homogenized. Set aside.
• Prepare the onion by removing the top 1/4 inch. Remove the outer skin and discard.
• Flip the onion over onto the cut end, leaving the root end intact. Using a sharp knife, make four cuts starting 1/2-inch from the root and cutting down towards the cutting board to create four quarters. Make three additional cuts, also 1/2-inch from the root end, in between each quarter to create 16 total slices.
• Carefully turn the onion "bloom" over and remove the small pieces from the center.
• In a large Dutch oven, heat about 3 inches of oil. If you're using an electric tabletop fryer, fill the unit to its MAX line.
• Preheat the oil to 400 degrees Fahrenheit over medium-high heat, using a deep-frying thermometer to check the temperature. When the oil reaches 400 degrees, reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Meanwhile, while the oil is heating, carefully dunk the onion into the egg wash, making sure to get the egg mixture in between each petal.
• Transfer the onion to the flour mixture. It's really important to get flour in between every petal. The best way is to use your hands to separate the onion petals and liberally sprinkle on a flour coating. You can also use a spoon, if you prefer, your hands will get messy either way.
• When each petal is coated with flour, repeat the process, transferring the onion back to the egg wash before coating it with flour a second time.
• When the oil is hot, turn the onion so the petals face down and carefully lower it into the hot oil. Adjust the heat so the oil maintains 350 degrees during the entire frying time. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping the onion over. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until the batter is golden brown and the onion is tender.
• Remove the onion to a paper towel to drain for 1 minute.
• Serve immediately with the prepared sauce

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE BLOOMIN ONION

Steps:

• Combine and mix well. Mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add beer and mix well. Cut about 3/4" off top of onion and peel. Cut into onion 12 to 16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through the bottom root end. Remove about 1" of petals from the center of the onion. You may want to separate the onion petals slightly, but do not do this too much or you will destroy the onion.
• Dip onion in seasoned flour; remove excess by shaking. Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter. Dip in the batter. Dip in flour mixture again. Gently place in fryer basket and deep-fry at 375 to 400 degrees for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Turn over and fry an additional 1 and 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with circular cutter or apple corer. Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce.

OUTBACK BLOOMIN' ONION

Steps:

• Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
• Add beer, mix well.
• Cut about 3/4" off top of onion and peel.
• At "Outback" they soak them cutside down in water to spread them out before "breading" them!
• Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.
• Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion.
• Dip onion in seasoned flour and remove excess by shaking.
• Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter.
• Gently place in fryer basket and deep-fry at 375-400 for 1-1/2 minutes.
• Turn over and fry 1-1/2 minutes longer or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular cutter or apple corer.
• Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE BLOOMIN' ONION

Steps:

• ---------Alrighty-forthe seasoned flour-----------.
• combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well.
• --------Creamychili sauce--------.
• combine mayo, sour cream, chili sauce and cayenne-mix well.
• --------Dippingsauce----------.
• Blend everything together well and let sit for 2 hours-refidgerated- or overnight.
• --------Andfor the batter---------.
• Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
• Add beer and mix well.
• Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel.
• Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.
• Remove about 1 inch of petals from center of onion (You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help "open" them up -- just make sure that you drain them well).
• Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess.
• Seperate peatls to coat thoroughly with batter.
• Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes.
• Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
• Serve hot with chili sauce and dipping sauce.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BLOOMIN' ONION

Steps:

• Combine all of the dip ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
• Slice the onion (see Cook's Note). Whisk the flour, cayenne, paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. In a small deep bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and 1 cup water.
• Place the onion in a separate bowl, cut-side up, and pour all of the flour mixture on top. Cover the bowl with a plate, then shake back and forth to distribute the flour. Check to make sure the onion is fully coated, especially between the "petals." Lift the onion by the core, turn over and pat off the excess flour; reserve the bowl of flour.
• Using a slotted spoon, fully submerge the onion in the egg mixture (spoon on top, if necessary). Remove and let the excess egg drip off, then repeat the flouring process. Refrigerate the onion while you heat the oil.
• Fill a large deep pot with at least 3 inches of the oil, leaving 2 inches of space at the top. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 400 degrees. Pat off excess flour from the onion. Using a wire skimmer, carefully lower the onion into the oil, cut-side down. Adjust the heat so the oil temperature stays close to 350 degrees. Fry about 3 minutes, then turn the onion over and cook until golden, about 3 more minutes; drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve with the dip.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE BLOOMIN ONION RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. for the seasoned flour-combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well. 2. For the Dipping sauce - Blend everything together well and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. 3. For the batter -Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended. 4. Add beer and mix well. 5. Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel. 6. Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end. 7. Remove about 1 inch of petals from center of onion (You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help "open" them up -- just make sure that you drain them well). 8. Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess. 9. Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter. 10. Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes. 11. Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown. 12. Drain on paper towels.

BLOOMING ONION

Steps:

• Make the dipping sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 dash black pepper, and 1 dash cayenne pepper in a small bowl and refrigerate it until needed.
• Beat egg and combine it with milk in a bowl large enough to hold the onion. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and cumin.
• Prepare the onion: cut approximately 3/4 to 1 inch off of the top and bottom of the onion, remove skin. Remove the 1-inch diameter core from the middle of the onion. Using a large, sharp knife, slice down the center of the onion about 3/4 of the way down, turn 90 degrees and slice again. Keep slicing the sections in half, being careful not to cut to the bottom, until you have 16 sections. Spread the petals apart to make coating easier.
• Dip the onion in the milk, then coat well with the flour mixture. Separate the petals again and sprinkle the flour mixture between them. Once you have coated all of the petals well, dip it into the milk and into the flour mixture again. Place in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes while you preheat the oil.
• Pour enough oil to cover the onion into a deep fryer or deep pot. Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry the onion right side up in the oil for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil and let drain in a rack or paper towels. Open the center of the onion wide so that you can put the small bowl of dipping sauce in the center.

COPYCAT OUTBACK BLOOMIN' ONION

Steps:

• To make the dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, salt, oregano, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Set aside or chill until ready to use. For the onion: In a medium bowl big enough to hold the onion, whisk together the egg and milk until well-combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, peppers, paprika, oregano, thyme and cumin. To cut the onion: First slice 3/4 inch to 1 inch off the top and bottom of onion. Remove papery skin. Use a thin knife to cut a 1-inch diameter core out of the middle of the onion. Use a very sharp, large knife, preferably with a thin blade, to slice the onion several times down the center to create the "petals." First slice through the center of the onion to about 3/4 of the way down. Turn the onion 90 degrees and slice it again in an X across the first slice. Keep slicing the sections in half, very carefully, until you've cut the onion 16 times. Do not cut down to the bottom. Spread apart the petals. The onion sections tend to stick together, so you'll want to separate them to make coating easier. To help separate the petals, plunge the onion into boiling water for 1 minute and then into cold water. Dip the onion in the milk mixture, and then coat it liberally with the dry ingredients. Again separate the petals and sprinkle the dry coating between them. When the onion is well-coated, dip it back into the wet mixture and into the dry coating again. Let the onion rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes while you get the oil ready. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 350 degrees. Make sure you use enough oil to cover the onion completely. Fry onion right side up for 10 minutes or until it turns brown. Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels. Open the onion wider from the center so you can place a small dish of the dipping sauce in the center.

BLOOMING ONION AND DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• To make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, 1/3 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon oregano, a dash ground black pepper and cayenne pepper; mix well. Keep sauce covered in refrigerator until needed.
• To make the batter: In a medium bowl, beat egg and add milk. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground black pepper, oregano, thyme and cumin; mix.
• To slice onion: slice 1 inch off of the top and bottom of the onion and remove the papery skin. Use a thin knife to cut a 1 inch diameter core out of the middle of the onion. Now use a very sharp, large knife to slice the onion several times down the center to create 'petals': First slice through the center of the onion to about three-fourths of the way down. Turn the onion 90 degrees and slice it again in an X across the first slice. Keep slicing the sections in half, very carefully until the onion has been cut 16 times. Do not cut down to the bottom of the onion. (The last 8 slices will be difficult, be careful).
• Spread the 'petals' of the onion apart. To help keep them separate you could plunge the onion into boiling water for 1 minute and then into cold water.
• Dip the onion into the milk mixture and then coat it liberally with the flour mixture. Again separate the petals and sprinkle the dry coating between them. Once you're sure the onion is well-coated, dip it back into the wet mixture and into the dry coating again. This double-dipping ensures you have a well-coated onion because some of the coating will wash off when you fry the onion.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make sure you use enough oil to completely cover the onion when it fries.
• Fry the onion right side up in the oil for 10 minutes or until it turns brown. When the onion has browned, remove it from the oil and let it drain on a rack or paper towels. Open the onion wider from the center so that you can put a small dish of the dipping sauce in the center.